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Excellent
5.0
Based on 71 reviews
Chris Lobsinger
Chris Lobsinger
Fast delivery. Caring service. Authentic, curated bowls.
Jordan McCormick
Jordan McCormick
Great quality bowls and mallets. Very professional and personalized customer service. Ryan was really helpful in providing a custom order for my first set of bowls and mallets!
Response from the owner: Thanks Jordan! When people are just getting started in singing bowls they often have questions and need guidance - something we are happy to do.
Organic Punk
Organic Punk
I had the best (pun intended) experience with Best singing bowls and the owner Ryan. I have purchased antique bowls from 2 other sources and Ryan provided a superior service and experience. Not only did I receive great customer service but all 6 bowls I got were far better in sound than my other bowls, so that tells me that a lot of care is put into what he selects.Thanks again!
Response from the owner: Thank you OP. Best Singing Bowls is small enough that I can pay attention to each inquiry and large enough that I'm able to provide just the right antique singing bowls from my extensive inventory..
Jae Hwan KIM
Jae Hwan KIM
I just received the products. It feels new to hear the sound of singing bowls right in front of me that I only heard on the Internet.Thanks to you, I have a precious experience!!!Also, with your recommendation, my singing bowls set has become perfect and rich. Your patience and service could not be better!!Thank you very, very much!!!
Response from the owner: You are very welcome. It is always richer to hear the bowls in person.For this order from South Korea, I was able to pick a matching a bowl to go with the one the customer selected. We have sent antique singing bowls to almost 40 different countries.
Bob Metivier
Bob Metivier
Ryan, your L6 medium mallet is amazing! Your attention to particular needs in detail is the reason I decided to make my purchases with you.
Aria Thome
Aria Thome
Ryan is absolutely amazing at his craft. He cares so deeply that you get matched with the right bowl(s) and will go out of his way to make this happen for you. His knowledge is unsurpassable and purchasing from him allows you to tap into his bottomless education and knowledge!!
Response from the owner: Aria is a very discerning user of singing bowls. With our experience and inventory we can work with the most finely tuned of individual requests.
Zara D'Souza
Zara D'Souza
My entire experience was so seamless. The website is so flexible and easy to navigate. For anyone looking to build a bowl collection, this is the right place to go. I highly recommend reaching out to Ryan. He was so helpful and supportive in guiding me and making sure I make the right decisions. His suggestions were spot on and Im glad I trusted him!! The shipping and tracking was really great as well. The bowls were well packaged when shipped to me. I got an email with the tracking info and Ryan was a great communicator during this phase as well. In the end, I am very happy with the set I acquired.
Response from the owner: Thank you Zara! We keep a record of the bowls we sell and customer exchanges so we are in a position to make suggestions and comments as people grow their sets over time.
Zachary Newton
Zachary Newton
You are in excellent hands here with Ryan if you are just embarking on your singing bowl journey.I came knowing I wanted a deep resonant bowl or two when I initially reached out. This began a months' long dialogue with Ryan, who was nothing but patient and generous with his time, sending me recordings of additional bowls not on the website and answering my many questions. Over this period, I spent hours listening to dozens of bowls, beginning to figure out what resonated most with me and expanding my search from there. I ended up putting together a small set. When I found a few bowls I was pretty sure I wanted to be the core of this set, Ryan offered to put them on hold for me while I spent some more time listening to additional bowls. So whether you know exactly what you want, or you just have a vague inclination and see yourself at the beginning of a journey--like I was--you have come to a good place.When I finally made up my mind and ordered my bowls, they arrived impeccably packed and already sounding familiar after having spent months listening to their recordings. I have been very happy with them. In the months since, I have spent many hours playing them, and have even added a couple more. I am still on that Journey I began a year ago, and I continue to value the care and patience that Ryan puts into his work as a guide along my path.
Philip Martin
Philip Martin
I heard about singing bowls many years ago but stored their existence in memory. I recently heard what they sounded like on a recording, which piqued my interest. I began looking into where I could obtain some of these bowls and found many options on the internet. I decided on Best Singing Bowls. The website has many different bowls that allow searching for specific notes, octaves, types of bowls, and much more. The website has an image of the bowl and two soundtracks that let you hear what the bowl sounds like. I found this very helpful and received help from Best Singing Bowls on how to play the bowls, the types of ringers and mallets, and the bowl's history. I asked many questions because I knew little about singing bowls. Delivery of the orders came exceptionally fast. I will look to Best Singing Bowls for future additions and ask for the promptly answered guidance I found immeasurably helpful. I found the entire experience very straightforward and seamless. The website has a vast amount of information on the many tabs related to singing bowls.
Response from the owner: Helping people get started and growing their antique singing bowl sets over time is something we pride ourselves on. Each person's journey is different and we are here to provide guidance / options as needed.
Sveta
Sveta
This was the best shopping experience I have ever had online. Ryan has provided an exceptional customer service. He replied to all my questions timely and his suggestions helped me to find the perfect addition to my set. I am very satisfied with the quality and the sound of my newly acquired ancient singing bowls. I received them within a few days of the purchase. Thank you, Ryan!
Response from the owner: With Sveta we had a collaborative process where the final bowl selection broadened the sonic range beyond what she initially envisioned. Having both the time to engage and the extensive inventory to finely tune options makes outcomes like this possible. It is personally rewarding to help people along on their singing bowl journeys. And, as Sveta has written, also quite satisfactory from the customer's point of view.
Jim Mangani
Jim Mangani
Ryan provides outstanding customer service, quality bowls, and every accessory you might need at highly competitive prices. I've purchased his precision mallet set which is a must for anybody serious about getting the most out of their instruments, in addition to a number of other accessories. I recently purchased a large jambati and Ryan answered all my questions quickly and courteously. He has always shipped items quickly and is a man of his word. You can feel confident doing business with him. On top of this, he has one of the best websites in the business for sorting through his expansive inventory. If you're considering buying anything from him, you should not hesitate!
Response from the owner: Thank you Jim!I designed the mallet set, going through literally dozens of samples and iterations, to bring out the full range of tones in a wide variety of singing bowls. Quite often I am suggesting to people - get this or that mallet - and when they do it is a revelation.
Inga Lindmark Moesgaard
Inga Lindmark Moesgaard
“Best Singing Bowls is absolutely the right name for Ryan’s collection! It’s been many occasions for many years now that I have not only found bowls with beautiful sounds and energy in Ryan’s collection - but also the kind of bowls that you know the instant you ring them that they are special - unique - with a sound and a power beyond normal understanding. That’s the beauty and the magic of singing bowls. And on top of that Ryan is the best to guide you - always withimmediate precise response and he provides a fast and secure shipment. I can highly recommend Ryan and Best Singing Bowls.” - Shanti inga
Response from the owner: Inga, located in the EU, has been carefully adding to her collection over he course of a number of years. Like many of our long term customers, she is aided by the fact that we add hundreds of curated antiques to our listings each year, replacing those that have found new homes. Curated means what we offer is a small percentage of the available supply selected for both sound quality and authenticity.And yes, I'm responsive to inquiries. it is one of the fun parts of this business. As you can imagine, people interested in singing bowls are to some extent self-selected for sensibilities and attitudes that are a pleasure to interact with.
Mojca Studen
Mojca Studen
The very experience of choosing the singing bowls was a pleasure; not only are the audio recordings of the bowls extremely high quality, the collector Ryan himself kindly offered to help me a lot in choosing the right bowls.The shipment arrived quickly, even across the Atlantic.I am absolutely delighted with the singing bowls I bought! The richness of sound and resonances is extraordinary. And all this for a fairly affordable price.Ryan thank you!
Laurie Lowen
Laurie Lowen
Ryan will answer every question that you have honestly and knowledgeably.He has gathered the best and largest collection of antique Tibetan Singing Bowls in the world.He has a huge inventory that is all cataloged with musical chakra note(s), vibration in hertz, condition, decoration, inscription and includes actual sound for you to listen to the bowl being used with a beater and with a wand. He has tons of wands and beaters to choose from, including those handmade by Frank Perry the world’s leading authority on Himalayan bowls in England.I started with one bowl and was so happy with it and what it did for my life, that over the past two years, I now have six bowls that I have gotten from Ryan. I love every single bowl and play them all every day just for me.These Tibetan bowls are way more powerful than the crystal bowls that are in vogue. Crystal bowls are machine made and have no history. The bowls that Ryan collects and sells are full of old wisdom and energy and years of use. If you listen while you play one, you will receive information and understanding and they will actually tell you how to play them and talk to you. I am a shamanic drum practitioner for the last 30 years and these are one of the best tools in addition to drums for healing that I have ever used. If you are ready to open yourself and receive healing and peace….get one of these bowls. I can guarantee you this as that has happened to me. You will find there is one there that is calling you. Blessings to whoever reads this🙏
Jon Pickell
Jon Pickell
Ryan & Best Singing Bowls are AMAZING - besides the phenomenal selection of bowls, mallets, etc, Ryan is incredibly knowledgeable and helpful...Bonus: Ryan remains pleasant even through my *hundreds* of questions as I try to decide which bowl to get next -This place is awesome!
Response from the owner: Thank you Jon! Jon has been a fine customer over the years. We understand that our singing bowls and even accessories are unique and sometimes people require just a little more than we can put on our website.That being said, there have been times when customer questions have resulted in changes to the website that have added clarity and depth.The green "contact" button is big and easy to find for a reason - feel free to send your questions along.
thomas wright
thomas wright
I could fit 6 weetbix in the bowl, with milk, and it still sounded great 👍 Five stars, thanks Best Singing Bowls.
Response from the owner: What a delightful review! BTW Best Singing Bowls Corrina shares your pleasure in the tiniest of singing bowls... something about them can't be matched.
Nick Rattray
Nick Rattray
I love the two bowls we bought here, so much. They are gorgeous and sound heavenly. And Ryan helped us find bowls to build off of the one we already had. He was very responsive and nice.
Response from the owner: Thanks Nick! To work with Nick's existing bowl I had him send a recording. Nick also selected a bowl from the website. With those two sounds in my mind I selected what to add next.
David Ortiz
David Ortiz
Ryan is very patient in making sure that you purchase the bowl(s) that is (are) right for you. I am a sound therapist in the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale region and also have extensive training in music theory. I must say, a lot of time went into the website so that you can find exactly what you are looking for such as note, octave, sizes, overtones, frequencies and most importantly, sound recordings. I rarely shop online for singing bowls but again, the way the website is built as well as the responsiveness of Ryan, made me feel quite comfortable in doing so. If sound, music, healing, or a bit of history is in your heart, BestSingingBowls is where its at.
Lisa Bushman
Lisa Bushman
Ryan has helped me develop a set of singing bowls for my sound studio in OH. He has a large selection of bowls and they have great sound quality. Love working with him!
Response from the owner: Thank you Lisa! We put together a wonderful set to start now, months later, augmented by a big new arrival.
at01music
at01music
I have been collecting antique singing bowls for over 10 years and just recently discovered Best Singing Bowls’ online store. In a short time, it has become my go-to for finding new bowls that add interest to my singing bowl arrangements. BSB’s inventory is quite large and includes types of antique bronze bowls with different geometries and thicknesses I haven’t seen or listened to before.At first, I was drawn just to familiar jambati and thadobati bowls, but after exploring other possibilities I have become a fan of the otherly-appearing trapezoid bowl. The first one I selected sounds cold as steel and reminds me of the clang of a temple bell I heard every day I was in Varanasi 24 years ago. Another small trapezoid I found has a tone similar to its thadobati companions and contributes a well-tuned 5th octave G#, the new crowning high note of my bowl set.My singing bowl experience has also been enlivened by the Best Singing Bowls Precision Mallet sets. The weights and hardness’s of the mallet heads are designed to produce varying tone colors for small, medium and large bowls. The length and balance of the stick handles make it easier for me to reach bowls and strike them accurately in a timely way with less effort than before. They are fun to use and have mostly replaced my use of other strikers. I love to play the bowls and listen to their tones and harmonics interacting to create kaleidoscopic, resonant patterns that gradually fade away into silence when playing stops. For me, it is an exquisite and deeply comforting sound (and no sound) experience.As others mention, the sound recordings and detailed physical descriptions on the website make it easy to compare bowls and select one that best suits your needs. I’ve also found BSB’s customer support to be very responsive and helpful. Pricing is quite reasonable and return policies are buyer-friendly. Highly recommended!
Response from the owner: Fantastic Review! Thanks.
Dylan Tweney
Dylan Tweney
Ryan has an amazing collection of singing bowls (which I mostly use as bells) and he's really helpful at providing personalized advice and guidance on which ones to select. I have bought two bowls from him so far and they are magnificent: they produce a variety of resonant sounds with long sustain and great complexity. I also really appreciate his efforts to provide accurate descriptions and high-quality sound files for each bowl.
Response from the owner: Thank you Dylan! As you wrote "The bowl is stunning. Truly an amazing sound in multiple dimensions. I'm honored to be its caretaker for the next while."The bowls can outlive us so yes, we are all caretakers for a while
Sara Jennen
Sara Jennen
I was looking for a singing bowl. Started by looking at new bowls that were priced ridiculously and were obviously factory produced. I stumbled upon this site and filled out the contact form. Ryan got back to me within a few hours. He travels the world to collect antique bowls. He is obviously knowledgeable and passionate about the work he does. After a conversation where he learned a little about me and my intended use of the bowls, I ended up letting him select 3 for me from his extensive collection. I received manipuri bowls that sound magnificent. I have already begun incorporating them into my yoga and meditation practice. I intend to add to my collection over time. I hope that someday I can visit California to select my bowls in person....or maybe even Nepal;) Sat Nam.
Response from the owner: Sara wrote a great explanation of the path many people take in finding their bowls and our part in it!
Patty Carmody
Patty Carmody
I have been wanting to own a singing bowl for a long time and finally have received a beautiful one from Ryan. His website is interesting on its own for history and detailed knowledge and also has the capability of playing the different tones the bowls can produce. Mine was very true to that sound. I can’t tell you how much I appreciated Ryan’s patience and assist in choosing a bowl and the correct mallets. Mine has a low resonance with higher overtones depending on how it is played and is absolutely beautiful. All of his bowls are antique so you don’t have to worry about whether it is a “new” one made to look old. Everything in the process from beginning to end was a pleasure. No worries and the bowls arrived safe and sound (0h - that’s a good pun ha!) Thank you Ryan!
Response from the owner: Patty is one of those people willing to invest time into the process of integrating singing bowls into their life, getting to know the landscape and distinctions. The website has lots of tools and information which I'm here to augment that on a personal level. I also liked the pun!
Pepe Lima (Dr. Tricoma)
Pepe Lima (Dr. Tricoma)
Buying singing bowls is not as an easy task especially if you are looking for antique bowls. The difference between contemporary and antique bowls, as I have learned from Ryan, is the constant singing that has accommodated the molecules of the metals through decades to produce the most sublime tones and chords, this is impossible in a contemporary bowl.So how do you put together a collection of bowls that had been wandering through half a continent and across the ocean? Well… you call Ryan!!! I did so and now I own a carefully curated collection of 13 bowls that singing together like a choir of angels. I can’t be grateful enough. My friends, family and clients are impressed and touch as well. I am grateful!
Response from the owner: It is wonderful to be able to provide such a unique possession that will deliver the service of profound sound for a lifetime.
Bo Rødding
Bo Rødding
-This Shop has an amazing selection og Singing Bowls. You can always find something for your taste -and for the options your wallet is providing you. I just bought a little beautiful Manipurna bowl yesterday. I have been collecting Singing Bowls: Once I needed a pair of Theobati bowls i D#. This one I found in Best Singing Bowls: The other I found in Scotland. The best thing is that they are twins! Same size, same design. Obviously made by the same man!
Response from the owner: Thanks! Bo has been collecting singing bowls from us for the past three years. Very discriminating buyer.
Beth Lacy
Beth Lacy
Great customer service, quality products. I’m I love with all of my singing bowls. Ryan is knowledgeable and helpful, products ship quickly.Will be back for more to add to my antique singing bowl collection!
Response from the owner: Thanks!
Jenn Evans
Jenn Evans
Ahhhh! My bowl arrived this morning!What a treat! I LOVE it! Thanks for the super fast shipping. 🤩❤️And I appreciate all the details you put into each listing. I have enjoyed poking through every page of your site, learning something new on every page. Thanks for sharing your wealth of knowledge. I may be a bowl newbie, but I am a lifelong learner, and you have given me my next topic to dive into and learn about!
Response from the owner: Hey Jenn - thanks for being a diligent customer! Rather than publish a book I keep growing the website. When you get the newsletter you'll also see some of my newest discoveries. I say discoveries because, even after decades, I keep learning from the bowls.One reason I only sell antiques is their individuality. It can be surprising what arises out of that individuality. They each have a story. Having handled well over 100,000 antiques I have a context to place them in and also sensitivity to their uniqueness. On the website, especially in the individual bowl descriptions, I try to convey what I perceive about a bowl and it's relationship to similar ones.
Donna Plantholt
Donna Plantholt
The recording of the bowls sounds made choosing one easy. I was thrilled when it arrived within a week after i ordered it. The precious bowl was exactly as pictured and the sound spot on. The description of the bowl was very helpful. I highly recommend Best Singing Bowls. I have a feeling i will be buying more from them in the future.
Diane Pepi
Diane Pepi
"Best Singing Bowls" says it all. Ryan and his staff have a wealth of knowledge and are happy to share it and communicate swiftly to answer questions and respond to issues. And the bowls are outstanding. Don't bother with cheap, mass-produced ones--that'd be like choosing a toy piano over a Steinway concert grand.
Response from the owner: Thanks Diane! As is often the case with new customers there is a bit of back and forth to get things just right - which is how, like Diane, new customers become repeat customers.
Kathy Morawski
Kathy Morawski
The website site really is so informative and interesting! A treasure trove of knowledge and sounds! I just want to add that the written descriptions of the sounds for each bowl are so helpful and understandable. I spent a lot of time listening to many of the bowls and learned more about bowls and sounds from your website than from anywhere else. It was hard to choose just one bowl! But I kept going back to the one bowl because of the way the sounds made me feel. I also purchased the recommended mallets and wands for this specific bowl and wow! All the sounds you can coax using different sticks! I bought this bowl as a birthday gift to myself and now I plan to get another bowl every year (at least!) The owner, Ryan, is super helpful and responded right away to my emails. It is an honor to be the new steward of this precious singing bowl. Thank you again!
Response from the owner: Wonderful review, thank you. We are a slow business in a fast world. Taking your time to go through a process as Kathy did is a great way to both acquire knowledge as well as the right singing bowl.
Joshua Gordon
Joshua Gordon
Between myself, friends, and family, I've purchased four bowls -- all of which are amazing and unique and beautiful. Best Singing Bowls, in line with the name, are truly the best! Highly recommended...
Stacey Balsley
Stacey Balsley
Ryan's website enables the lay person, me, to make the best personalized choice. I love my bowls and mallets. My sound therapist and teacher steered me to this website when I told her I'd love this calming sound daily. My second bowl purchase sits at my desk with me and frequently gets played. Transitioning more of my work from paper to electronic has become a priority as it will clear more desk top space for another bowl!
Response from the owner: Thank you Stacey! With the ability to email yourself a link to a group of bowls you are interested in with the compare feature we try to provide the tools for people to grow their collections at their own pace.
Stacey Damiano
Stacey Damiano
When you think about singing bowls and what a remarkable thing it is for someone to curate these treasures so lovingly, learn their traits and what makes each of them unique and special, that is amazing in and of itself. However, Ryan goes even further when you become a customer. You feel as though you have been granted a personal concierge for beginning your own collection. He keeps track of what you order, make suggestions for mallets and strikers to get the most out of your bowl. He is happy to help find pieces to compliment what you already have or give advice when looking for a bowl to fill a specific purpose. It has been a pleasure shopping with Best Singing bowls so far, and I plan on being a loyal customer for years to come. And folks, your bowls come FAST.
pfilew
pfilew
I have bought several singing bowls and mallets from Ryan. The descriptions and recordings of the bowls are accurate and I have been absolutely thrilled with my purchases. Ryan is also a very kind and helpful person. If you are ever in the market for a singing bowl, I highly recommend Best Singing Bowls!
Response from the owner: This review speaks for itself, and also me!
Jordan Weisenburger
Jordan Weisenburger
Thank you Ryan. This bowl is wonderful. The sound is even more beautiful in person. It’s a perfect fit to a set I have and sounds so amazing. Thank you for your dedication in collecting these bowls and finding them great homes.
Response from the owner: Thank you, Jordan, for providing the home as you have for many years. As curator I gather the sounds. It is up to my customers to bring them to life.
Reginald Hubbard
Reginald Hubbard
Ryan offers friendly advice from his wide knowledge of singing bowls, tonal compliments, sound arrays and accessories and has helped me put together a collection that covers my needs and interests as I start my Tibetan singing bowl journey. I highly recommend this shop and count them as essential to my sound practice, contemplative practice and maturation in both.
Response from the owner: I am honored by the recognition afforded me by Reginald, a very recent new customer.
Joy Louise Hope
Joy Louise Hope
I love the new bowl that I purchased this month. It sounds really good with my collection. I really appreciate Best Singing recordings of the bowls for sale. The recording of this bowl was very accurate and enabled me to find exactly what I wanted. Also, I appreciate that he said what mallet he used in the recording - I purchased the mallet too and it's much better than the one I have been using. Win, win, win!
Response from the owner: Joy is one of those customers who knows what they are listening for. Our job is to make those recordings as accurate as possible and let the bowls speak for themselves.
Mike Zoeller
Mike Zoeller
Received my bowls quickly and packaged wellThey look and sound awesome and best of all Ryan was very helpful in recommending bowls that sound good with my existing collection. These are high quality antique bowls and I highly recommend. You can't go wrong at Best Singing Bowls!!
Response from the owner: Mike had purchased bowls 4 and 5 years ago and wanted to expand his set. Because of our thorough record keeping we were able to make specific recommendations.
Myles Paulson
Myles Paulson
The experience I have had with Best Singing Bowls has been consistently positive. The owner is happy to take calls and spent a lot of his time helping an undecided novice make what became solid choices in singing bowls. He does not pressure you in any way and has been super-good about my changing orders. The bowls are of high quality and seem to respond to continued use with increased duration of resonance and delightful production of sound. Singing - YES.They are used daily in my practice and in my home. Having a deaf dog, I have been placing the bowls on or close to her (the dog, Coco) who seems to respond to the vibrations in a positive manner. She likes them. So do I. So do my clients. This is a good straight-up business. Best Singing Bowls is not based on appropriation and commodifying for profit. They are giving those of us who love sound, sound healing and vibrational practice - let alone just plain enjoyment - the opportunity to continue what otherwise might be easily lost to this world.
Response from the owner: One of Myles' bowls has a fundamental tone of 774 Hz which is much higher than his speaking voice. The bowl had measured overtones at 2174 Hz and 3903 Hz and undoubtedly others above 5 Khz. That's not quite dog whistle range but way up there and more likely easier for the hearing impaired pooch to perceive. As a body bowl those vibrations would also be more available to perception.So many of our bowls end up in places where they bring benefit to a range of sentient beings.
Anissa Russell
Anissa Russell
I love this shop! I bought a beautiful old bowl from here in 2016, recently went back to browse bowls, and discovered that you can get informative certificates for each bowl now. I thought there was no way they would have one for the bowl I bought, but reached out anyway; my 2016 bowl was still on record! I now have provenance, know the approximate history, resonance, and quality of this little treasure. Ryan is helpful and kind, and I appreciate the personal care he takes with his bowls and customer service. Officially my bowl guy.
Response from the owner: Thanks Anissa. While it is unusual to receive a certificate request years later, we do keep a record of all bowls along with photos and sound clips. That each singing bowl is an individual and not a commodity is a reflection of how we engage with them.
Shirley Kessel
Shirley Kessel
One of the reasons I ordered from here is because you can hear test samples of the bowls. I was looking for a low pitch and when it arrived, it sounded exactly like the recording. I love the new addition to my practice!
Response from the owner: Thanks Shirley! We take great care to provide accurate recordings using high quality mics and software. There are always hundreds of antique singing bowls available to play, each with two recordings - one with a mallet and one spinning the rim.
Tino G
Tino G
I have received the bowl and I have been testing it, it is fantastic, the sound is incredible and very easy to play, the bass and treble sounds are easy and you can play both at the same time without too much difficulty. It is the first time that I bought a story without having tried it before, I have to congratulate you on your website because the information in it is perfect; frequency, photographs, sound clips, description, I have not found any web page in everything I have seen on the internet that has the quality of yours.Me ha llegado el cuenco y lo he estado probando, es fantástico, el sonido es increíble y muy fácil de hacerlo sonar, los sonidos graves y agudos salen fácil y se puede hacer sonar ambos a la vez sin demasiada dificultad. Es la primera vez que compró un cuento sin haberlo probado antes, tengo que felicitarte por tu página web por que la información en ella es perfecta; frecuencia, fotografías, clips de sonido, descripción, no he encontrado ninguna página web en todo lo que he visto en internet que tenga la calidad que la tuya.
Response from the owner: It can be scary buying an expensive bowl over the internet. Fortunately Tino's experience with us is representative. We even did a phone call (in my rusty Spanish) to go over the final details.One last thing about this order. The bowl had been on the website for 7 years!. It had lasted the longest of any posting, just waiting for the right person to come along. Sort of amazing since thousands of others had come and gone.
K Boyden
K Boyden
Superb customer service with best selection and highest quality singing bowls on the internet. The best resource for knowledge about singing bowls as well as the products offered.
Response from the owner: Thanks!
Lonna Richmond
Lonna Richmond
the generosity and tireless willingness to help me find the right bowl was exceptional. ryan even sent me recordings of other bowls that weren't in the list of over 300 on his website. i finally got my bowl and couldn't be happier with it.
Response from the owner: We do our best to make sure our customers end up with just the right singing bowl. We have many more bowls than we could ever photograph and record for the web. Sometimes we need to use this resource to find potential matches. In Lonna's case we even switched from Manipuri to Thadobati style.We derive a lot of satisfaction matching customers with bowls. Notes like this from a brand new customer bring a smile to our faces. Thanks Lonna!
Angela Harrison
Angela Harrison
I will be 100% honest, I was unsure about buying from this website at first as it does not look like the typical website. However I am beyond glad I did and I will never buy from anywhere else again!! I had technical issues when trying to buy my bowl and Ryan was incredibly helpful in making sure I still secured the bowl that I had chosen. The certificate for the bowl was incredibly detailed and informative and I would highly recommend getting it for any bowl you choose. When the bowl arrived all the way in Australia it was perfectly packaged and as described. I strongly recommend Best Singing Bowls for authentic singing bowls.
Response from the owner: Thank you Angela. It can be challenging to establish trust for something as personal as a singing bowl over the internet and across international borders.If ever you, the reader, encounters technical issues please reach out! We keep odd hours and know how important a fast response is.
Dianne Brown
Dianne Brown
My first bowl just arrived. I feel reunited with an old friend. I love it. It’s so soothing and full of voices… I’m finding it hard to put down... I sense a family of bowls in my future :)I really appreciate all the information on your website, your kind guidance and prompt shipping.Thank you so much Ryan, for being so knowledgeable and trustworthy.
Response from the owner: Thanks, Dianne. As often happens, Dianne's process of selecting a wonderfully fitting bowl included some email chatting, education and offering of options. In the end she found her bowl in the websites large selection.When the time comes to grow her bowl family we will be here with a full record of what she already has and, if asked, suggestions of where to go next.
Ken Breniman
Ken Breniman
Ryan was most attentive to my needs in adding a few bowls to my singing bowl collection. He asked me to record my existing set and then made recommendations based on my budget what I might be able to add. Because I am not a musically inclined person, his advice was so very helpful as my collection was a bit lopsided and the high quality bowls he suggested have added so much richness to my sound bath equipment. I highly recommend Best Singing Bowls!
Response from the owner: Thanks Ken! Google has been slow to post reviews so today, 8 weeks after you wrote it I was finally able to see it.
Rachel Hildebrandt
Rachel Hildebrandt
What a refreshing experience in a world where service is archaic.A year ago I had questions regarding bowls care. Ryan was diligent and wiling to answer them regardless of the fact I had not purchased bowls from Best Singing Bowls prior - and nor at that time.Then I placed a first order -small order- 2 weeks ago and again Ryan was the most professional and prompt to review my request and attend to details fairly - without mentioning he remembered our past exchange.The bowls were sent right away with the right mallets. I was delighted to receive them and meet them. Thank you Ryan.
Response from the owner: Thank you Rachel. We do feel sincere inquiries should be responded to seriously regardless of customer status.When customers place orders, especially first time customers, we try to make sure they receive the proper mallets and ringers within their budget to bring out the best sound.
Brian Pendleton
Brian Pendleton
I've purchased three bowls from Ryan, each is amazing in it's own way. I prefer bowls with a lower pitch and Ryan's fantastic web site tools makes finding your perfect bowl easy. The selection is so large I listened for hours to make my final cut, as you have to appreciate the personality of each bowl, (even if it doesn't make it to the top of your list). Ryan is extremely responsive as well, I sent him an email with some questions and rather than e-reply he called me back same day and had a great conversation about everything bowl related. Sometimes I use them for meditation and others I just like to listen to the voice and energy of something this old. Definitely the Best Singing Bowls!Update 9/2020I purchased another amazing bowl from the deep mirror collection. Superlative bowl, it looks to have been cherished for a long time (and will continue to be). Sounded even better in person, amazing personality with such a clear voice. I appreciate Ryan going to so much trouble to characterize as much as he can about these fascinating historical artifacts on his web site, the other sidebars are equally informative. My understanding of sounds/harmonics/resonance is plebeian but growing. Thanks Ryan!
Response from the owner: Brian's review got me to thinking. This business used to be called "Profound Himalayan Sounds". That was how I felt about the bowls. Search engines thought differently. Put the word "best" in your name and all of a sudden you float much higher on the list.But in a way it was good I was prodded to take the name BEST. For me, slightly uncomfortable with making such an outrageous claim, it became a motivator. I had to live up to that BEST name now. And so, over the decade since the web address changed I've done what I could to make Best Singing Bowls a spectacular destination. Our bests include hundreds of individual bowls with two sound clips each, thousands of photos, unmatched filtering and sorting, along with a book's worth of information about singing bowls.
Maureen Whalen
Maureen Whalen
Ryan at 'Best Singing Bowls' went over and above to be supportive of my recent purchase of a Thadobati bowl. The bowl was a gift and used in the reading I gave at my son and now daughter-in-law's wedding (inspired by Jack Kornfield). Being able to hear the bowl tones and knowing which tool elicits the tones on the website, wonderfully supports decision making. Thank you so much Ryan for your awesome customer service!
Response from the owner: It is always rewarding to be a participant in the process and then have the products leave our hands to arrive in such auspicious places.
Jonathan Pollack
Jonathan Pollack
Absolutely great to deal with! Bowls are everything he said they would be and more. Highly recommend doing business with Ryan.
Response from the owner: Jonathan is a first time customer and he was kind enough to NOT mention the mistake we made on his order. Of course we made good and it was all smiles in the end. Thanks Jonathan!
AkMtnGem
AkMtnGem
Ryan was extremely helpful and selected a beautiful bowl for me that sings lovely!
Response from the owner: Hi Stefanie! Now, almost a year after this review, Stefanie is in the process of acquiring a very special bowl she selected herself.
Alec James
Alec James
Best Singing Bowls is fantastic. On their website they not only have a wide variety of singing bowls to choose from, but they describe each in tremendous and candid detail (including what might be considered flaws by some, like 'fairly good sustain' 'just okay rim play'). More importantly, they include a sample recording of each bowl, and identify the nearest western scale pitch each provides. You can even sort the search results by pitch and Hz. (This was crucial for me, as I bought my first singing bowl off Amazon from another seller, and the pitch was high and disappointing.)The customer service is above and beyond. After I placed my order, I received steady communication confirming the order and its status. Then I received an email from Ryan pointing out that I may want to order a mallet if I didn't have one, and let me know which mallet was used for the recording on the website. This was not presented like a typical upsell at all. Being new to using singing bowls, I had thought I could get by with the ringing stick I already had, but I really preferred the soft attack of the mallet as used on the recording. Ryan's guidance was really helpful and saved me time. It didn't feel like I was being pressured to just spend more money.When the shipment arrived the bowl and mallet were perfect, but the mat was the wrong design. I contacted BSB and they apologized and immediately shipped out the correct mat, even including a handwritten note of apology from Corrina.I cannot say enough good things about Best Singing Bowls, they are awesome!!!
Response from the owner: One thing Alec mentions is the email he received suggesting he purchase a mallet. Precision mallets matched to individual bowl's soundscape are not common in the singing bowl world but we find it makes a world of difference in customer satisfaction. When any order comes in we look to see if the right ringers were chosen and make suggestions if we see room for improvement.
Evan Stephens
Evan Stephens
Incredible experience! I went from total singing bowl novice to confident purchaser thanks to Ryan at Best Singing Bowls. Their inventory is really deep and offers a lot of search options - grab a pair of headphones and listen to a couple dozen, and a few will speak to you. Shipping was fast and secure, and the entire process was so easy. Highly, highly recommended!
Response from the owner: Thank you, Evan! What Evan didn't mention is that he checks the new items that are announced in our newsletter and moves quickly - as he did buying a deep mirror singing bowl recently.
Sounds Heal Studio
Sounds Heal Studio
Thanks so much, I appreciate your prompt service and quality products. -Natalie B.
Response from the owner: Natalie is a practitioner and teacher. She can be found at soundshealstudio.com
Peggy Chan
Peggy Chan
I had a wonderful experience purchasing my first set of 3 singing bowls. As a beginner, I relied on Ryan's expertise to help me select the right bowls for my professional and personal use. He is very knowledgeable, professional and responsive, and even taught me a few things about playing the bowls. I'm very happy with my purchase and will use him again in the future. I highly recommend this website.
Response from the owner: Thank You Peggy for your kind words. For all our Himalayan treks, it remains a tender thing for us when these bowls find their happy match in the people who find us.
Michael Seidel
Michael Seidel
I just got my first bowl to start building a little set for my chanting practice. Ryan was very prompt and helpful, and the bowl arrived remarkably quick. But most of all this bowl is beautiful!! I love it's character and that it has stories to tell. It sounds more lovely than the recordings on the website. And in just the short time I've had it, I'm having a blast finding all the different sounds in it. I'm looking forward to growing my set with more from Best Singing Bowls. Thank you so much, this is a perfect match!
Response from the owner: A wonderful start to a singing bowl journey. As with many first orders there was some back and forth. Michael added a mallet after his initial checkout, which hopefully is part of his experience of the sound.
Gwen Miller
Gwen Miller
Ryan's website makes it easy to shop for and compare bowls. I have ordered several bowls from him over the years and every single time I am pleased with the quality of the bowl, which arrives carefully packaged and in a timely manner. Ryan is singing bowl expert, and his vast selection of singing bowls is beyond compare. There is something for every taste and budget. What you see on the website is an accurate representation at fair prices. What you get is excellent customer service. Ryan will even be your personal shopper and help you select bowls that fit your specifications.
Response from the owner: This wonderful review comes from someone very accomplished in the healing arts. One important factor in repeat professional sales is how much effort we put into accurately "representing" each bowl. We try to convey our clearest assessment of each singing bowl's strengths, idiosyncrasies and even weaknesses. Our recordings are simple, clear and without embellishment. The only surprise we want when you receive your bowl is that it is even better in person than it looked and sounded on the web.
Marisa Facini
Marisa Facini
Wonderful customer experience and I'm so happy with my bowl. Will be back again soon to add to my collection 🙂
Response from the owner: Marísa's intent was " to start the collection process to bring sound healing into my home for myself and to share”. We understand how personal the journey into singing bowls can be and enjoy helping people along in the process.
Cynthia Maltenfort
Cynthia Maltenfort
When I needed a very special bowl to open and end all my Health and Wellness classes (Tai Chi, Qigong, Yoga and Sound healing) I called Best Singing Bowls, to see if they could help me with something in my price range. This required a lot of trust, because my profession tends not to bring in a lot of income and this bowl needed to be very special.The bowls I received is magical! I am so happy with the compassion that greeted me and bowl I received!
Response from the owner: Often when people complete sound healing classes they will want a special bowl to bring into their practice. We are very sensitive to the importance of this purchase and do our best to be guides and advisors.
Colin Stetson
Colin Stetson
Gorgeous instruments with amazing tone and tons of character. I use them daily.
Response from the owner: Colin started with a custom assembled 20 bowl set. He has been selectively adding to it.
Darlene Lee
Darlene Lee
I went looking for a singing bowl - not a mass produced, generic, shiny new bowl, but a true, original, authentic singing bowl. I found Ryan's website, Best Singing Bowls, and I was staggered by the sheer abundance of his offerings. These were bowls that were truly used and loved, and held such a deep historic meaning - all of this lends itself to the tone and beauty of the bowl. Before I knew it, I had purchased many - not expensive ones or showy ones, but those that called to me. Every bowl offered on this site has a recording of its voice, and this is how I knew that I chose the right bowl. I kept several bowls for myself, and gifted many to family and friends.This is a wonderful place to find the perfect addition to your sacred space. Thank you, Ryan, for curating this lovely collection.
Response from the owner: You are welcome, Darlene. Curate is an apt description, certainly relevant to antiques and with singing bowls sound as well. Our sound curation has to do with the fact that we only purchase a small percentage of the bowls we play on our buying trips East. We listen deeply to each one - and just bring back "the best".
christofer johansson
christofer johansson
Super service, ask them anything! Probably the best service I have recieved from a ”retail” in a very long time.
Response from the owner: Christofer is one of our many customers in the EU. With customers so far away (from California) it is important to be responsive. But also I like answering questions. I spent years in retail sometimes guiding people through complex choices - it is sort of in my blood. I do try, however, to put as many relevant answers on the website as possible so people can more easily access answers to common questions.
Alex Macar
Alex Macar
Ryan, has a passion for the bowls that is personal which makes him one of the best suppliers for bowls, it's not about the money it's about the bowl. As you get into making sets of bowls or adding to your collection, his web site is designed not to waste your time, you use the filters to find your bowl you need very quickly! bravo! Also, Ryan has taken the time and money to explore and to make the absolutely best source for mallets for anyone pursuing the art of playing bowls for healing or concert reasons, I know, I've been pursuing bowls over 15 years doing private sessions, concerts and workshops at yoga shops and misplaced my giant bag of mallets that was easily worth over two thousand dollars of buying mallets experimenting to find the right ones for certain purposes. Then to replace my mallets I bought Ryan's mallet set,--------------they are brilliant! The key to every bowl is the correct mallet for that bowl. These mallets will make ordinary bowls sound extraordinary! Thanks Ryan for caring and having a great website for providing bowls and mallets for users and players and enjoyers of the sonic experience that the bowls provide!
Response from the owner: I started using mallets with singing bowls back in the 1980s. For years I sold mallets made for other instruments. Eventually circumstances allowed me to work with American manufacturers to design precision mallets for bringing the best out of singing bowls.That was some project, dozens and dozens of samples, lots of back and forth and finally just what my ear wanted to hear and arm wanted to swing. Also my eye wanted to see. I got to arrange the colors of my mallets in accordance with the spectrum of sound - cool blue for low and hot red for high. For some reason the color schemes of music store mallets were random, like color does not relate to sound! In the world of chakras color and sound converge.
ffatheranderson
ffatheranderson
I like mine one. 🙂 Played a lot earlier (when just bought), but not so often now. 🙂 but always good reminder of tines I lived in CA...
Response from the owner: It IS an excellent reminder! And if you remember to play it, you will find you entrain more and more to its harmonies, which is one of the great joys of bringing these bowls, so full of character, into your living space.
Jim Simons
Jim Simons
Whether you are in the market for a singing bowl or just curious to research or browse, Best Singing Bowls should be your very first stop: the site is a trove of information, pictures, and audio samples of the bowls in their extensive inventory.After a bit of time browsing the Best Singing Bowls site, reading the detailed information on each bowl and listening to the samples, I was able to develop a much clearer idea of what I wanted in a bowl and which would be best for me. The certificate you receive with each bowl detailing its characteristics and, where available, its history, are both a pleasing bit of detail and very useful for those looking to build a collection.Ryan’s attentive service, expert advice, and his ear for which bowls sound good together, along with his great range of price points and accessories, combine to make Best Singing Bowls the ideal place to learn about singing bowls or to shop for your next bowl, whether it’s your first, your second, or your many-manyeth!
Response from the owner: Wow!
Dug Major
Dug Major
I bought a few bowls from Ryan about a year ago. I had no experience, but thought it might be fun to give them a try. Making a selection from BSB can be somewhat overwhelming without some knowledgeable guidance. Ryan was quite patient, and helped me get my feet wet. Not long ago, I was ready for the next step. Having learned a few skills with mallets and leather, I spent more than a few hours listening to the excellent audio clips that BSB is noted for. After a some emails back and forth, I again selected a few more bowls for the sound table. Shipping and packaging are second to none; but these bowls, what can I say, are sonically outstanding! The slightest tap resonates throughout my music room. If you are ready to treat yourself to the best, this is the place to go. Not the least expensive, but you will not be disappointed. Thanks to Ryan and Corrina for their help and expertise in making our lives just a wee bit better.Keep well and enjoy.Doug Major, Medicine Hat.
Response from the owner: I do my best to try to provide tools to limit overwhelm like extensive filtering, grouping and sorting options. Still the antique singing bowl world is vast and to do it justice requires hundreds of individual listings. Doug is someone who found an incremental way to grow in his understanding, something I hope many people get to experience.
Jonathan Sofer
Jonathan Sofer
Ryan was great at helping me pick a perfect singing bowl for my wife's birthday. I highly recommend his business as he provided a real personal touch and helped me every step of the way.
Response from the owner: Selecting a gift is often a collaborative process as it was in the case of Jonathan. Our detailed record keeping allows us to make recommendations to help the recipient to continue to grow their collection over time.
Meredith Gould
Meredith Gould
I highly recommend this source for your singing bowl needs. Ryan at Best Singing Bowls helped me pick out a bowl for my sister-in-law's birthday, specific to what I was interested in finding for her and within budget.He is extremely knowledgeable and responsive, and made extra effort to get the gift out almost immediately, complete with celebratory packaging.
Response from the owner: Singing bowls are a popular gift and often require a bit of extra effort on our part to get all the details right - something we are happy to do.
Jacquie Bird
Jacquie Bird
Let's see now, I've made hmm...I have purchased 6 singing bowls over the last couple years--I love this company! Ryan is great & the selection is unparalled! I am a Sound Healer & have found Best Singing Bowls to be my go-to place for antique bowls. Matter of fact...got my eye oops, ears on 3 more. In essence, if you are looking for a nice selection of singing bowls that includes amazing antiques & great cool cat that runs the joint, this is your place. Highly recommended.
Response from the owner: Thanks Jacquie. You started out with one fantastic bowl!
Jeff Winter
Jeff Winter
I've been buying singing bowls from Ryan for about 7 years. He has always been a pleasure to do business with! He offers more bowls at better prices that anyone else. I really like the level of detail and the many photos he provides. As my collecting interests evolve, I appreciate his selection of rare and esoteric singing bowls to choose from; something no one else offers. I'd buy more than I do if I only had the space to keep them!
Response from the owner: Thanks Jeff! Hope you find more space...
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What Our Customers Say

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Chris Lobsinger
Chris Lobsinger
Fast delivery. Caring service. Authentic, curated bowls.
Jordan McCormick
Jordan McCormick
Great quality bowls and mallets. Very professional and personalized customer service. Ryan was really helpful in providing a custom order for my first set of bowls and mallets!
Organic Punk
Organic Punk
I had the best (pun intended) experience with Best singing bowls and the owner Ryan. I have purchased antique bowls from 2 other sources and Ryan provided a superior service and experience. Not only did I receive great customer service but all 6 bowls I got were far better in sound than my other bowls, so that tells me that a lot of care is put into what he selects.Thanks again!
Jae Hwan KIM
Jae Hwan KIM
I just received the products. It feels new to hear the sound of singing bowls right in front of me that I only heard on the Internet.Thanks to you, I have a precious experience!!!Also, with your recommendation, my singing bowls set has become perfect and rich. Your patience and service could not be better!!Thank you very, very much!!!
Bob Metivier
Bob Metivier
Ryan, your L6 medium mallet is amazing! Your attention to particular needs in detail is the reason I decided to make my purchases with you.
Aria Thome
Aria Thome
Ryan is absolutely amazing at his craft. He cares so deeply that you get matched with the right bowl(s) and will go out of his way to make this happen for you. His knowledge is unsurpassable and purchasing from him allows you to tap into his bottomless education and knowledge!!
Zara D'Souza
Zara D'Souza
My entire experience was so seamless. The website is so flexible and easy to navigate. For anyone looking to build a bowl collection, this is the right place to go. I highly recommend reaching out to Ryan. He was so helpful and supportive in guiding me and making sure I make the right decisions. His suggestions were spot on and Im glad I trusted him!! The shipping and tracking was really great as well. The bowls were well packaged when shipped to me. I got an email with the tracking info and Ryan was a great communicator during this phase as well. In the end, I am very happy with the set I acquired.
Zachary Newton
Zachary Newton
You are in excellent hands here with Ryan if you are just embarking on your singing bowl journey.I came knowing I wanted a deep resonant bowl or two when I initially reached out. This began a months' long dialogue with Ryan, who was nothing but patient and generous with his time, sending me recordings of additional bowls not on the website and answering my many questions. Over this period, I spent hours listening to dozens of bowls, beginning to figure out what resonated most with me and expanding my search from there. I ended up putting together a small set. When I found a few bowls I was pretty sure I wanted to be the core of this set, Ryan offered to put them on hold for me while I spent some more time listening to additional bowls. So whether you know exactly what you want, or you just have a vague inclination and see yourself at the beginning of a journey--like I was--you have come to a good place.When I finally made up my mind and ordered my bowls, they arrived impeccably packed and already sounding familiar after having spent months listening to their recordings. I have been very happy with them. In the months since, I have spent many hours playing them, and have even added a couple more. I am still on that Journey I began a year ago, and I continue to value the care and patience that Ryan puts into his work as a guide along my path.
Philip Martin
Philip Martin
I heard about singing bowls many years ago but stored their existence in memory. I recently heard what they sounded like on a recording, which piqued my interest. I began looking into where I could obtain some of these bowls and found many options on the internet. I decided on Best Singing Bowls. The website has many different bowls that allow searching for specific notes, octaves, types of bowls, and much more. The website has an image of the bowl and two soundtracks that let you hear what the bowl sounds like. I found this very helpful and received help from Best Singing Bowls on how to play the bowls, the types of ringers and mallets, and the bowl's history. I asked many questions because I knew little about singing bowls. Delivery of the orders came exceptionally fast. I will look to Best Singing Bowls for future additions and ask for the promptly answered guidance I found immeasurably helpful. I found the entire experience very straightforward and seamless. The website has a vast amount of information on the many tabs related to singing bowls.
Sveta
Sveta
This was the best shopping experience I have ever had online. Ryan has provided an exceptional customer service. He replied to all my questions timely and his suggestions helped me to find the perfect addition to my set. I am very satisfied with the quality and the sound of my newly acquired ancient singing bowls. I received them within a few days of the purchase. Thank you, Ryan!
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